Haa’s beauty is unmatched. It makes perfect sense why Haa remained closed off for such a long time and perhaps its beauty is driven by this fact. Haa Dzongkhag only opened for tourism in the early 2000s. The landscape in Haa is varied, with elevations ranging from 800 meters to over 4000 meters, making it one of the few districts in Bhutan to have such a wide range of elevation.
Lower Haa, which includes Sombeykha and Gakiling Gewogs (group of villages) has a subtropical climate, where bird watching is popular. It is said that one can find similar species of birds from the eastern Bhutan district of Zhemgang, here.
Upper Haa shares a border with China. This district has much to offer from light hiking to intense trekking, bird watching, and authentic and immersive Bhutanese homestay experiences that even locals are just now beginning to appreciate.
Tour Overview:
Day 01: Arrival: Paro Sightseeing
Day 02: Paro – Haa via Chelela Pass (67 km/2 hrs)
Day 03: Haa sightseeing
Day 04: Haa – Thimphu (110 km/3 hrs)
Day 05: Thimphu – A Day Excursion to Punakha (77 km/2 hrs)
Day 06: Thimphu – Paro (65 km/2 hrs)
Day 07: Departure
Trip Cost for 6 Nights & 7 Days
$ 2235 (Single Traveler)
$ 2025 (Couple -per person)
$ 1875 (3 – 6 Travelers -per person)
$ 1755 (7- 9 Travelers -per person)
$ 1635 (10 Travelers & above – per person)
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Elevation: 2250 m / 7382 ft
On Day 1 of your trip in Bhutan, you will spend the night in Paro, where you will do some light sightseeing. We encourage you to do the sightseeing after checking in at the hotel. However this depends on your flight landing time, if your flight lands in the afternoon, it might be advisable to do the sightseeing first.
The sightseeing will be as follows:
Drive to the old road, atop the airport for the Paro Airport Bird’s Eye Viewpoint. Witness the Paro Valley and flights landing and taking off.
Attractions:
– Rinpung/Paro Dzong
– Ta Dzong (National Museum)
– Explore Paro Town
In the evening, stroll through Paro town, famous for still maintaining traditional two-storey Bhutanese homes.
Overnight at the hotel in Paro.
Driving Duration: 67 km / 2 hours
Elevation: 3056 m / 9780 ft
After breakfast, we will drive to Haa via the Chele La pass, one of the highest navigable points in Bhutan at 3988 meters above sea level.
Stop for lunch in Haa town or if you prefer to have a picnic on the way, a packed lunch can be arranged as well. After lunch, check-in at a hotel of your choice. Since Haa is still new to tourism, there aren’t many hotels in this region. Therefore, we recommend farm stays, for an authentic experience.
We will then do some light sightseeing. Visit Lhakhang Karpo and Nagpo
Drive around Haa town, and towards Damthang, in the north, the end-point of Haa.
Walk around the village of Yangthang and interact with locals.
Visit Aap Chundu’s (local deity) ground.
In the case of choosing to stay at a farm house, a different set of activities can be curated.
Overnight at the hotel in Haa
Elevation: 3056 m / 9780 ft
The third day of your trip will be spent in Haa. Activities to do:
Overnight at the hotel in Haa
Driving Duration: 110 km/3-4 hrs
Elevation: 2,250mts / 7,382ft
Drive to Thimphu. Here you will spend the majority of the day sightseeing, after lunch, of course.
List of attractions for sightseeing:
– Buddha Point
– The Jungshi paper factory (Traditional Handmade paper factory) -Closed on Sundays
– Zorig Chusum (Thirteen Arts and Crafts) – Closed on Weekends and during government holidays
– Centenary Farmers’ Market
Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu
Elevation: 2,250 m / 7,382 ft
On your second day in Thimphu, you can either visit Punakha for the day, or spend it in Thimphu. If you choose to stay back here’s a list of things you could do:
Driving Distance from Thimphu to Punakha: 78 km /2 hrs
Elevation: 1,200 m / 3,900 ft
Places to visit in Punakha :
Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu.
Driving Duration: 65 km /1.5 hours
Elevation: 2200 m / 7218 ft
On your second last day in Bhutan, we will head to Paro. We usually do the Tiger’s Nest hike on the last day, depending on guests’ ability to make the hike. In either case, guests have the option to choose if they prefer to do something else.
Overnight at the hotel in Paro.
After an early breakfast at the hotel, we will then drive to the airport for your departure flight from Bhutan.
***Please note that some of the sights/itineraries may change due to season, weather, national holidays, and special events. We maintain the right to alter the itinerary since tours are made in advance and unforeseen circumstances that mandate change may arise. Itinerary changes are made to improve your overall travel experience in Bhutan. Also please note that since hotels are pre-booked and paid for, any changes in itinerary later will cost cancellation/re-booking charges.
